Red Long Cayenne Pepper Seeds – Heirloom Hot Chili for Vegetable Gardens (25 Seeds)

Red Long Cayenne Pepper is a classic heirloom hot chili prized for its slender, bright red pods and dependable productivity. These elongated peppers ripen from deep green to vivid red and deliver the bold, spicy heat that cayenne is known for. They are a favorite in kitchen gardens for fresh use, drying, and making homemade chili flakes, powders, and hot sauces.

Easy to grow in warm, sunny conditions, Red Long Cayenne performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers. The compact, bushy plants produce abundantly through the season, making them a rewarding choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you grow them for cooking or for their ornamental-looking red pods, these heirloom seeds are a great addition to any vegetable garden.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with long, slender, bright red peppers
• Hot, spicy flavor ideal for fresh eating, drying, and sauces
• Productive plants that continue setting fruit through the season
• Grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Peppers ripen from green to red for a colorful harvest

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable pepper
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start cayenne seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently warm and moist. Germination typically occurs in 7 to 14 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off gradually and transplant into the garden or containers.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep plants evenly moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulching can help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and turn bright red for the best flavor and heat. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.

What's Included

25 Red Long Cayenne Pepper seeds.